There are different types of fire extinguishers that you can use to improve your fire safety. Water, foam, powder, carbon dioxide and wet chemical are the most common types of fire extinguishers. More specific fire extinguishers such as Halon, clean agent extinguishers FE-36 and powder extinguishers such as class D fire extinguishers for metal fire hazards and monnex powder are also available.
Water Fire Extinguishers
Water fire extinguishers are the most widely used and inexpensive fire extinguishers. They can extinguish flammable solid paper & wood fires that are classified in Class A fires. Water extinguishers are supplemented with additives to increase their fire rating and assist them better fight fires. For instance, under cold circumstances, low-freeze additives can safeguard water from freezing. This type of water extinguisher is ideal for parks or unheated warehouses and outbuildings.
Foam Extinguisher
The foam extinguisher, which provides class A coverage and coverage against flammable liquid fires, is one of the excellent types of fire extinguishers. For instance, AFFF foam extinguishers are great for areas where there are no flammable liquid risks due to the ability of the foam extinguisher to cover the risks of class A while still meeting a facility’s flooring rating. Foam extinguishers used with a spray nozzle, particularly in cases where the foam extinguishers may accidentally spray on electrical equipment, help enhance fire safety.
Powder Fire Extinguishers
In fires involving electrical equipment such as flammable solids and liquids, ABC dry powder fire extinguishers have explicit applications. It is also appropriate to use ABC dry powder on flammable gases. In other words, Mono Ammonium phosphate power is an extinguisher of multi-purpose fire. However, be careful with the Mono Ammonium phosphate powder. They are not the first choice of extinguishers on delicate electric equipment.
Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher
Instead of Mono Ammonium phosphate powder, one can use a carbon dioxide extinguisher (co2). This is one most used types of fire extinguisher that protects electrical equipment with no residue left. Petrol and oil are common applications for carbon dioxide extinguishers. They don’t have a usage in cooking fat fire as the rapid discharge can spread cooking fat.
Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers
Wet chemical fire extinguisher is one of the most common types of fire extinguishers and ideal for cooking oil or fat fires. To eliminate the danger of re-igniting, this extinguisher type smothers and cools flammable cooking fat. They are also ideal for fires in Class A, as well. Furthermore, they pass the 35kv electricity conductivity test to provide additional customer protection.
These are the most common types of fire extinguishers in the market. Choose carefully according to your needs!
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